Engagement & Education Spec

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Job Information
Job Title: Engagement Education Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 88733
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: November 6, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 - $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is dedicated to safeguarding Albertas natural resource and ecosystems while balancing environmental and economic needs. We focus on wildlife conservation, managing protected areas, creating environmental policies, conducting research and engaging the public to support decision-making. Our commitment is to sustainably, ensure Alberta’s landscapes and resources are preserved and responsibly managed for future generations.
Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch
The Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch provides a full spectrum of engagement services to the ministry by leading public, stakeholder and Indigenous community engagement to advance the development and implementation of environmental policy. The branch also provides environmental education services to enhance literacy about the government’s management of Alberta’s air, land, water and biodiversity.

Role Responsibilities

Are you an experienced engagement and education professional who is passionate about helping people understand complex environmental issues, participate meaningfully in government decision-making, and become stewards of Alberta’s air, land, water and biodiversity?

The Engagement and Indigenous Initiatives Branch in Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is seeking an Engagement and Education Specialist to join a collaborative team that leads the Ministry’s public and stakeholder engagement activities.

In this role, you will design and deliver engagement and education initiatives that support a wide range of Ministry priorities. You will work with internal teams, other ministries, external organizations, communities and stakeholder groups as you implement meaningful engagement opportunities, gather and analyze feedback, develop education resources and communicate results.

We’re seeking strategic thinkers who are organized and relationship focused. If you have experience managing complex files, facilitating productive conversations, analyzing diverse perspectives, and translating information into practical advice for decision-makers, consider joining our team

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading engagement planning processes, including defining outcomes and objectives, identifying participants, selecting appropriate techniques, assessing risks, developing timelines, and determining evaluation approaches.
• Applying International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles and engagement best practices to design meaningful, transparent and effective engagement processes.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and analysis to understand interests, relationships, risks, opportunities and potential impacts.
• Designing and delivering in-person and online engagement opportunities, including workshops, facilitated discussions, meetings, surveys and other feedback-gathering activities.
• Developing clear engagement materials, discussion guides, survey questions, facilitation plans and reporting products.
• Facilitating conversations with diverse participants, including situations where perspectives may differ, with a focus on identifying shared values, interests and constructive paths forward.
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative engagement data and prepare reports that accurately reflect what was heard, key themes, implications and considerations.
• Utilizing a variety of engagement tools such Microsoft Forms, Teams, Excel, Zoom, NVivo, and Jambo to support engagement planning, delivery, analysis and reporting.
• Leading and supporting the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of environmental education programs, resources and initiatives.
• Developing accessible, engaging and audience-appropriate education materials for Albertans across a wide range of demographics.
• Working with community groups, government partners and other external organizations to coordinate education activities and extend the reach and impact of Ministry initiatives.

In this role, you will use strong judgment, collaboration and strategic thinking to translate ministry priorities into effective engagement and education approaches tha